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2026 St Patrick’s Day Message from the Archbishops of Armagh

Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin, the Church of Ireland and Catholic Archbishops of Armagh and Primates of All Ireland, respectively have released the following video message to mark Saint Patrick’s day.

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A call for renewed efforts towards the ‘gift of peace’ for all

A statement from the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the World Methodist Council.

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Statement from the Archbishop of Dublin on the renewed outbreak of war in the Middle East

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, has responded to the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

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Opening of The Mews Marks a New Chapter for Community and Music at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Today Saint Patrick’s Cathedral marked the official opening of The Mews, a new community and education space within the deanery grounds, with a formal ceremony. The building was officially opened by President Catherine Connolly.

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Lent 2026

A selection of events and initiatives across the Church of Ireland in the season of Lent:

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‘Called to One Hope’: Anglican Consultative Council will gather Anglicans from around the world to meet in Belfast, June–July 2026

Gathering Anglicans from around the world, the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC–19) will take place in Belfast from June 27 – July 5, 2026.

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Don’t Forget! Church of Ireland Census Deadline Approaches

Last chance to get your information in for the Church of Ireland Census!

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Church of Ireland Flood Relief Fund open for applications

As people around the island of Ireland continue to deal with flooding, the RCB is encouraging parishes to apply to its Flood Relief Fund which provides a single contribution of up to €5,000 or £4,300 towards costs not covered by insurance.

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Belfast Cathedral celebrates Racial Justice Sunday

A special service in Belfast Cathedral in seven languages this afternoon (Sunday, 8th February 2026) expressed love for their neighbours from every ethnic background, marking this year’s Racial Justice Sunday.

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‘Embrace the opportunity presented by migration’ – Archbishop McDowell

The following Rite & Reason article by Archbishop John McDowell has been published by the Irish Times for Racial Justice Sunday, which is being celebrated today (Sunday, 8th February 2026) in the Church of Ireland alongside other Churches across Britain and Ireland:

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